A global flashmob of ATM thieves netted $9 million in fraud against ATMs in 49
cities around the world. Can anyone find the message-board where this one was
cooked up?
These people in the photos are believed to be "cashers," low-level players, in
a scheme devised from some mastermind -- a dangerous computer hacker or hacking
ring authorities fear could strike again.
Here's how it all came down, according to information Fox obtained from the FBI
and law enforcement sources:
The computer system for a company called RBS WorldPay was hacked. One service
of the company is the ability for employers to pay employees with the money
going directly to a card, called payroll cards, a lot like a debit card that
can be used in any ATM. The hacker was able to infiltrate the supposedly secure
system and steal the information necessary to duplicate or clone people's ATM
cards.
"We've never seen one this well coordinated," the FBI said.
Then shortly after midnight Eastern Time on November 8, the FBI believes that
dozens of the so-called cashers were used in a coordinated attack of ATM
machines around the world.
"Over 130 different ATM machines in 49 cities worldwide were accessed in a
30-minute period on November 8," Agents Rice said. "So you can get an idea of
the number of people involved in this and the scope of the operation."
Via: FBI Investigates $9 Million ATM Scam
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